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The letter, which has been sent to all of Scotland's health boards, said: "Your dedication and hard work is invaluable in continuing to deliver our health and social care services, and I am truly grateful for everything you do."

Acknowledging the "great concern" felt by many at the UK's imminent departure from the EU, Ms Freeman gives details of the settlement scheme and warns approximately 43% of the estimated EU nationals in Scotland have not applied for the right to remain.

Freeman wrote: "I know many EU citizens living and working in Scotland are feeling increasingly uncertain now that Brexit is upon us and many will share the sadness I feel that Scotland is being taken out of the EU against our wishes.

Jeane Freeman is 'truly grateful' for all the work NHS workers do (Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images)

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"I am fortunate that almost every day I get to see the hard work and dedication of our NHS and care staff - staff born and raised in Scotland, staff from elsewhere in the UK and staff from around the world.

"Our EU staff play a vital role in all of that and I am truly grateful for the work that you do."

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She added: "While the uncertainty around the UK's future relationship with the EU will go on for some time, I want to reassure you that protecting your rights continues to be a top priority for me and for the Scottish Government.

"My message to everyone from the EU who lives and works here is Scotland is your home, you are our family and we'd be privileged if you would stay here with us."

The Scottish Government has launched its Stay in Scotland campaign to raise awareness of the settlement scheme and to promote the message that EU nationals are welcome in Scotland despite Brexit.